Bronze door knocker, late 12th or
early 13th c.; one of a pair found on the doors of the Ulu Cami in Cizre
(Istanbul Museum of Islamic Art)

Most metal objects of the Seljuk period were made of copper, bronze and brass.
The precious metals of silver and gold were not used. The objects
were cast and often displayed pierced or enameled decor. The Great Seljuk Persian forms
of the spouted vessel, mortar and candlestick continued to be popular in
Anatolia. Objects
specific to the the production of the Seljuks of Rum included circular
weights, jewelry, garment plaques, doorknockers, and belt
buckles. The Seljuks used a repertory of design elements similar to those used
in the textile arts: small-scale naturalistic scrolls, birds and confronting
animals.

The minting of dated coins was another important metalwork activity under the Anatolian Seljuks,
and began in the early 13th c. Coins were minted in
silver and copper, and, in rare cases, in gold. These coins are decorated with
elements such as kufic
calligraphy, astronomical symbols of the Sultan, and lions, symbol of the
Sultanate.